Animal World (film)


Animal World, also known as Animal World: Mr. Nobody, is a 2018 Chinese action-adventure film written and directed by Han Yan, and starring Li Yifeng, Michael Douglas and Zhou Dongyu. It is based on the manga Kaiji by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. Animal World is produced jointly by Shanghai Ruyi Film Production Co., Ltd., Shanghai Pitaya Film Production Co., Ltd. and Enlight Pictures. The film premiered in China on June 29, 2018. Netflix has acquired the global digital rights to the film.

Cast

Shooting began on February 24, 2017 and ended on August 15 of that same year. The film was shot on locations in Beijing, Tianjin, and Haikou.

Soundtrack

Release

Animal World premiered at the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival, and opened in China on June 29, 2018.

Box office

The film topped the Chinese box office charts, dethroning . Animal World grossed in China, $5,392 in New Zealand, and $358,225 in other territories, for a worldwide total gross of.

Critical reception

The film received mainly positive reviews. Douban gave the drama 7.3 out of 10.